Basic Recipes Simple Modifications

I have had many people ask me what I make for dinner. As a personal trainer and mother on a budget I try to think of ways I can make things for my family so they are not so fattening. We don't eat out much, maybe 2-3 times a month. We very rarely eat fast food. That means I cook A LOT! I became a label reader a while back. You will find by making simple adjustments, you can make a big difference in your diet! If you have to ask yourself when the last time you ate fruit or vegetables was, there is a problem. It is fun to see what you can make with vegetables and fruits. I have to thank my husband for being so healthy food friendly. Let me just put it out there, I do make cookies a lot! I don't just eat healthy all the time. I am a human, but moderation is key. I am not reinventing the wheel here. I am making minor adjustments to it. Happy Cooking!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Oven Burgers

These would be good on the BBQ too. We have just been way to lazy to go and get propane.

1lb Ground Turkey( if you are using beef make sure it is super lean like in the 95% range or Bison is good too)1 Clove Garlic Chopped or pressed1/4c onion chopped1 egg2-3 Sticks of Celery or any other crunchy veggie1 apple peeled and chopped3-4 Mushrooms washed and chopped ( be sure to cut the stems off)A few dashes of Worcestershire sauce A few Dashes of Mrs Dash100% Whole Wheat Hamburger BunsSliced TomatoSliced Onion

Oven Fries Cut up Potatoes, carrots or sweet potatoes and brush with olive oil, add salt and pepper and cook at 400 for 15-20 minutes( got the idea from Eat this Not that book)

Add all together in a mixing bowl and form into patties, I cooked them in the oven in a casserole dish at 375 for 30 minutes or until brown. You can add any veggies you want to it, have fun and add things you wouldn't normally.